I, (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The oath of enlistment is something that every service member must promise and adhere to for their entire military career. If you are entering as an officer you’ll instead take the military oath of office. From the oath, you can see that you will be defending the Constitution — not a person. Discipline and accepting orders is sworn to.
Best Warrior is an annual competition overseen by the Department of the Army as a means of identifying and recognizing soldiers in active, Special Operations, National Guard and reserve components of the United States Army. Each year, each participating command sends their best enlisted soldier and non-commissioned officer to Fort Lee to represent their unit.
During the competition, competitors are tested for their aptitude through board interviews, physical fitness tests, written exams, urban warfare simulations and other soldier tasks and drills relevant to the Army’s operating environment.
In addition, Warriors will go before two selection boards composed of six senior sergeants major from across the Army. These boards, chaired by Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, evaluate competitor appearance, military bearing and knowledge of critical Army topics.
The Soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year receive prestigious honors and cash awards in recognition of their achievements and represent the Army at special events throughout the year.
The bonds we form in the military are formed through a culture of professionalism, experience, dedication, honor and integrity.
Becoming a great leader requires the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct, maintain and propagate all that you know, into the future generations that follow.
To answer the call of a nation requires Courage, Expertise in your field, Dedication to the mission and Trust in those on your team.